A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4461977 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4464024 epoch_slot_no: 14424 block_no: 4461800 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1142 time: 2020-07-23 05:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1db289a90dd4b6079d1398a6898cff3d32c3f862a58ffc3a689361d1638a5edBlock Operator
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